Subject: Mixed metaphors
Mixed metaphors:
A metaphor is a figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable. A mixed metaphor is the use of two or more unrelated metaphors that are incongruous or illogical when combined. Here are some mixed metaphors we’ve seen and heard.
Looks like the cows have come home to roost.
(1926 – 2010) Canadian actor
We could be putting the hammer in Luton's coffin.
England football player
This is no time to pull the rug out in the middle of the stream.
(1921 – 1991) U.S. Representative (Massachusetts)
No, I think that was when Abraham Lincoln signed the Declaration of Independence; ya know, fourscore and seven years ago.
television character, All In the Family (Carroll O’Connor)